[Count of Monte Cristo] Love and hatred

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The Count of Monte Cristo!

When Edmund uttered that resounding name, Mei Tess' expression changed drastically.Even if she hadn't read the most famous novel by the French writer Alexandre Dumas, how could she have never heard the name of the novel.

It's a pity that Mei Tess's all knowledge of "The Count of Monte Cristo" comes from a movie of the same name adapted from "The Count of Monte Cristo" she watched before going to the Florent School of Drama. A story about revenge.

Mei Tess suddenly recalled the goddess Best's prophecy about love, wealth and truth.Now, she got the gold-plated ring that does not belong to her, and also found the blood-stained treasure, but is this the truth waiting for her?

No, no, it's just a coincidence, Mei Tess told herself.But everything here is indeed somewhat different from the history she knows.First of all, the title of Buckingham has not been cut off in the hands of the second Duke George Villiers, and the title has been passed down to the eighth Duke Gerald Villiers.Under his intervention, Greece has still not been freed from the slavery of Turkey's iron heel.

If a butterfly earlier than her came here, flapped its wings, and changed everything, then the world she is in now may not be real.If she travels to a novel, and the captain is the protagonist in the book, then what kind of role will she play in it?Is the fate of the future preordained?

Thinking of this, Plum Tess's face showed confusion and uneasiness that could not be concealed.Edmund noticed her strangeness, and couldn't help asking with concern, "Mel, what's wrong with you?"

"I...nothing", Mei Tess replied.Edmund's magnetic voice seemed to have a magical power, which gradually calmed her down, "So, you plan to buy Monte Cristo Island in order to obtain the title of earl?"

Edmund nodded and continued to introduce his plan.In fact, he had inquired a long time ago that Monte Cristo Island was a desolate seamount and rocky mountain, and it was not of much use to the Tuscan government, so the other party should be happy to sell the island.

And this island has a special meaning to Edmund.In fact, as early as in Chateau d'If, he had heard the name of this island countless times.Father Faria always talked about it, and wanted to go to the island to find the treasure of Spada. At that time, almost everyone thought the priest was a madman.Later, he successfully breached the Chateau d'If, rescued Father Faria, and finally took him back to Monte Cristo Island, where he was buried.

It was also when he first landed on Monte Cristo Island that he and Mel really became like-minded friends.Mel was by his side through the toughest years until he became captain of the Nemesis and she his first mate.And now, it is also Mel who comprehends the message about the location of the treasure that the priest conveyed through the lyrics before his death, and discovers the legendary treasure of Spada.

Now that he has this wealth, he can buy the island.And, he decided to use the name of the island, Monte Cristo.

He likes the name very much.One day, he will serve as God's messenger to punish those who have sinned.Predictably, that day is not far away.

"What should we do next?" Mei Tess interrupted Edmund's thoughts.

"After I get the title of earl, I will first travel to those distant foreign lands where Buckingham left his footprints. Those places have no sacred contract or legal protection, and crimes are always committed in broad daylight. I will go first Africa, then to Turkey, Greece, India..."

When Edmund mentioned Greece, Haidee, who had been listening quietly to the conversation just now, suddenly said, "Oh, sir, can you take me with you when you go to Greece? That is my hometown."

"But Greece is not safe now, Miss Haidee," said Edmund disapprovingly.

"It is precisely because of this that I want to go back to Greece," Haide said excitedly, "Yes, the tombs of Governor Ali and Veriserki are there. After being sold to Turkey, I have never had a chance Go back and pay homage to them... There are my people there too. As long as Greece is still under the iron heel of Turkey, I can't feel at ease, I have to go back and see them!"

Edmund was shocked by Haidee's words. He looked at the little princess in front of him with a new look. She was definitely not as weak as she seemed.He looked at Plum Tess again, and after she nodded, he promised Haidee, "Miss Haidee, you will get your wish."

Edmund pondered for a while, "After that, I will return to Paris and deal with Danglars, Morcerf and Villefort. There, I must have a friend and an opponent, so that if my enemies want to If you know me, you will start with these two people."

"I will be your friend," Busoni said. "I can get a letter of recommendation from the archbishop, and I will serve as a priest in a church in Paris, and inquire about the situation by the way."

"And Lord Weimar will be your enemy," added Melissa Tess. "The Count of Monte Cristo, in his youth, served in the army of a small kingdom in India fighting against the English, and it was there that Lord Weimar fought He met for the first time and fought. They have been rivals for life since then."

Edmund couldn't help clapping his hands, "This is a wonderful start."

"I believe that the story of the two people will be more worth looking forward to when they get together in Paris." Mei Tess evoked a charming smile, "And those people we have to deal with will probably choose one of them to win over, because The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

"If you need any help from me, just ask," whispered Vampa, the only thing he said during the discussion.

The preliminary plan for revenge was determined in this way.

Mei Tess arranged for the Matthew to return to the port of Civitavecchia early tomorrow morning, followed the rocky path, and returned to the treasure cave, where she found Edmund waiting for her.

"Walk with me," he said.

So they climbed to the highest rock on the top of the mountain by the quiet moonlight that flooded the whole Monte Cristo.

The terrain here is very high. If it is in the daytime, with the help of a telescope, you can see the faint line extending to the endless. Only the sailor's experienced eyes can know that it is the prosperous Leghorn.Nearby Sardinia, the island of Elba where Napoleon was exiled, were also within sight, and the roofs of the coast of Corsica were even faintly discernible.

But now, all they could see was the full moon of Midsummer Night, casting silver on the deep sea.

They were silent for a long time, until Edmund broke the silence, "Do you remember the night when we watched the stars together?"

Mei Tess nodded, "Remember, that was the first time I knew where the North Star was."

"I always thought that what you said at that time was very reasonable. Although the light of the North Star is weak, it will reach the place of Venus one day." There is a similar connection, if not that, why did we meet again on the island of Monte Cristo? Mel, you know, sometimes I always feel that you are like someone I know."

"Is she... oh no, I mean who is he?" Mae Tess asked.

Edmund lightly stroked the iron ring on his hand, "A person who is very important to me."

Mei Tess probably guessed who it was, but she was afraid of bringing back sad memories of the captain, so she didn't answer his words.

Edmund sighed slightly.For a moment, there was an impulse in his heart, wanting to take off the masks of each other's lies under the holy starlight.

However he ended up not doing that.

He was, after all, a prisoner who had escaped death from the Château d'If, a man who had crawled out of the grave.For a long time, he felt that the only meaning of his life was revenge.

He was afraid that such a self would scare her and make her retreat.What's more, he still has a lot of important things to do.He cannot stop until those sinners have their retribution applied.

So, if he kept his secret, she certainly had the right to keep hers.

He looked at Plum Tess, but found that she was looking at the distant sea in a trance.Dawn came quietly, and the eastern sky was slightly white.

Although the current light is weak, fortunately he has a pair of eyes that can fully adapt to the dark.He noticed that Mel was pale and elegant, with a charming mouth hidden behind a deceptive beard.

In fact, he should have noticed this earlier.

Edmund stretched out his hand and gently embraced Mei Tess's shoulder.Plum Tess turned her head, and at that moment, the first ray of morning light shone in her amber eyes, flickering and flickering, like two pure flames rising from the depths of her soul.

...

In fact, it was not a flame, and what was reflected in Mei Tess's eyes was only the golden sunlight shining on Edmund's fortune.

There seemed to be a holy halo covering him.For a moment, Mei Tess suspected that this unreality was a dream. She couldn't help reaching out and grabbing the hand on her shoulder. She didn't believe it until she felt the familiar question. The captain in front of me is real.

Plum Tess did not want to think of anything but wished that this moment would prolong indefinitely.When she met his blue eyes, she almost forgot to breathe.It seems that everything has ceased to exist, only two lonely hearts blend together.

She suddenly remembered that the witch in Marseille had said that her future was uncertain.If that's the case, no matter what greets her is sweet or sad, she hopes that he will be the one who walks with her.